Monday, September 28, 2015

The Pine Tree High School College Readiness Series will continue October 8 with X-Factor Sophomore/Junior College Night. This presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the 800/900 hallways at Pine Tree High School.

Topic presentations include:

* Narrowing Your College Search
* Two-year College Options
* Benefits of High School Dual Credit
* Military Options after High School
* College Entrance Exam Secrets Revealed
* The Importance of the College Resume

and much more!

Parents and students are welcome to attend. Contact Dr. Tony Tipton at 903-295-5031 or ttipton@ptisd.org for additional information.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Longview Big Lots will kick off the grand opening of its new store in Longview with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Big Lots executives and local city officials on Friday, September 25 at 9:00 a.m. at the Northwest Village Shopping Center located at 1733 West Loop 281.

During the grand opening celebration, Big Lots District Team Leader Carl Kirby will present a donation of $2,000 each to Pine Tree Elementary School and Pine Tree Primary School.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The 2015 Chick-fil-A Spirit Night benefiting the Pine Tree Education Foundation will be Tuesday, September 29 from 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Chick-fil-A on Gilmer Road.

On Spirit Night 10% of all sales from 4-10 p.m. will be donated to PTEF which funds teacher grants and dual-credit scholarships for PTISD. Since 2003 the Pine Tree Education Foundation has returned $237,000 to the district's classrooms and campuses to enhance educational opportunities for students.

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Pine Tree Primary will kick off its WATCH D.O.G.S. Program with a Dads and Kids' Pizza Night on September 22 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Pine Tree Primary School located at 1808 Silver Falls Road.

The WATCH D.O.G.S.(Dads of Great Students) program is a local campus initiative of the National Center for Fathering. The program is open to all students and fathers and father-figures of Pine Tree Primary students. There is no charge to attend.

Benefits of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program:

Students gain a positive male role model. Some students do not have a father-figure present in their home and the number of male teachers has been steadily declining in recent years. More positive male role models are needed in the school setting.

Schools gain an extra set of eyes and ears. The presence of WatchDOGS (Dads Of Great Students) can increase a sense of security at the building for students and staff, and it helps create an environment conducive to learning.

Fathers and father-figures can spend meaningful time with their students in the school setting and gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on their student’s life, just by being a ‘dad’.

When WatchDOGS invest a day at school, they can learn how better to partner with the school to meet educational goals of students.

For more information on the WATCH D.O.G.S. program at PT Primary contact Gina Ozment, Primary Counselor at 903-295-5095.

Pine Tree PTA will host a Family Movie Night Friday, September 18 at the Pine Tree High School Band Practice Field on Northwest Drive. This year's feature will be the movie, Home.

Home is a 2015 American 3Dcomputer-animatedbuddy comedy film. The story takes place on planet Earth, where an alien race called the Boov invade the planet. However, a girl named Tip manages to avoid capture, and goes on the run with Oh, a fugitive Boov.

Gates will open at 6;45 p.m. with the movie starting at 7:30 p.m. All Pine Tree families are invited and there is no charge to attend.

A concession stand will be available for purchases. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Pine Tree Pirates will host a 9/11 Remembrance Game this Friday, September 11.

Prior to kick off, military, law enforcement, fire rescue and police will be recognized. Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano will serve as a honorary captain for both teams and will participate in the coin toss.

The Presentation of Colors will be presented by the Longview Police Honor Guard. The Pine Tree Band will play the national anthem and Amazing Grace will be played by the Longview Pipe & Drum. The Gregg County Sheriff's Office will present a 21 gun salute and the pre-game activities will conclude with the playing of taps.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase t-shirts at the game. All proceeds from t-shirt sales will benefit the Longview Police Explorers and the Longview Fire Explorers.

Stadium vendors this Friday will be Bodacious BBQ serving chop beef sandwiches, hot links, hot wings and mac & cheese. Quenchie's will be at the game serving tons of flavors of snow cones available at $3 each.

The PT Pirates and Kilgore Bulldogs will kick off at 7:30 p.m. in Pirate Stadium.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The Pine Tree Pirates will host a 9/11 Remembrance Game this Friday, September 11. Prior to kick off, military, law enforcement, fire rescue and police will be recognized. Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano will serve as a honorary captain for both teams and will participate in the coin toss.

The Presentation of Colors will be presented by the Longview Police Honor Guard. The Pine Tree Band will play the national anthem and Amazing Grace will be played by the Longview Pipe & Drum. The Gregg County Sheriff's Office will present a 21 gun salute and the pre-game activities will conclude with the playing of taps.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase t-shirts at the game. All proceeds from t-shirt sales will benefit the Longview Police Explorers and the Longview Fire Explorers.

The PT Pirates and Kilgore Bulldogs will kick off at 7:30 p.m. in Pirate Stadium.